Schladming: population and statistics
Schladming has a population of 6,616 (2026) across 211.3 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 181 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,616 residents
- 211.3 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 741 m
Schladming in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Schladming ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 33.3% in Schladming, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 160.0 in Schladming, compared with an average of 96.3 in Styria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 30.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,098 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,591 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ramsau am Dachstein, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bischofshofen (10,804 residents), 35 km away.
Population of Schladming over time
Schladming had 6,782 residents in 2016 and 6,616 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,576 |
| 2022 | 6,538 |
| 2023 | 6,553 |
| 2024 | 6,548 |
| 2025 | 6,572 |
| 2026 | 6,616 |
All indicators for Schladming
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Schladming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 449 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schladming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,008 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 170 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schladming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 908 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 80 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,054 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 82 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 160.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 46 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,080 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 96 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 73 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 859 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 153 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,751 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 784 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schladming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.1% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,433 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 185 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 5,042 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 121 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 76.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 125 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schladming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 33.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,963 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schladming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 421 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,747 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 196 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schladming | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 283 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schladming
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services30.8% ×4.2
- Wholesale and retail trade17.4% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.6% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Schladming
Where is Schladming?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schladming?
Schladming has 6,616 residents (2026), ranking 181 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schladming?
Schladming covers 211.3 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Schladming growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schladming went from 6,782 to 6,616, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Schladming?
Schladming is in Styria. It belongs to Liezen (district). Latitude 47.394, longitude 13.689.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Schladming?
In Schladming, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 33.3% (2024), ranking 1,963 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schladming?
In Schladming, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 160.0 (2024), ranking 46 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schladming?
In Schladming, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,098 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schladming?
The nearest to Schladming are Ramsau am Dachstein (4.0 km), Haus (6.0 km), Aich (10 km), Forstau (11 km), Filzmoos (13 km).